There are several genera of anteaters in the order Edentata. |
There are several genera of anteaters in the order Xenarthra. |
Giant anteater
Public domain picture from Webster's Dictionary, 1911 [full size image]
There are several genera of anteaters in the order Xenarthra.
The giant anteater is also known as the ant bear.
The anteater should not be confused with the aardvark.